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Armed Forces Personnel

Monday 3 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Jessica Morden asked about recent assessments of trends in the number of armed forces personnel.
  • The response stated that recruitment is at just under 100 percent of the year-long target.
  • The response indicated there are no plans to reduce the number of armed forces personnel.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jessica Morden Lab Caerphilly
Defence
Context

Independent analysis suggests that Army numbers could fall to 65,000 by the end of this Parliament.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of trends in the number of armed forces personnel? Instead of giving more warm words, can you tell us what specific steps are being taken to avoid a decline to 65,000?

Answer from The Minister for Defence People and Resources Johnny Mercer

We remain committed to maintaining the overall size of the armed forces. Recruitment is at just under 100% of our year-long target, with more people looking to join than since 2010. There are no plans to reduce the number of armed forces personnel.

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